Why is everything purple during Advent? Historically, purple has been amongst the rarest of colors. In the ancient world, the only way to produce purple dye was through a specific type of snail in a small region of the Levant. Thousands of these snails would be needed to produce even a small amount of purple dye. This, of course, made purple cloth extremely expensive, so only royalty could afford it. This is why the Romans dressed Jesus in a purple robe, to mock him as “King of the Jews”. Purple

When colours come together like magic ✨ Meet the Berry Beauty - where soft pink gerberas dance with lovely purple roses and rich plum eustoma, and every bloom tells its own story. There's something so special about how these unexpected color combinations create pure harmony 💜🌸 Perfect for those moments when you want to celebrate someone amazing (or treat yourself, because why not?). What milestone are you celebrating this week? | Flower Chimp

'Surreal sweep of green and purple auroras shimmering above Earth’s night side': #NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shared a breathtaking video of #SouthernLights as seen from the International Space Station. 📹 Jonny Kim USA, ISS #AuroraAustralis #SouthernLights #ISS #SpaceView #NASA #Astronaut #EarthFromSpace #Aurora #SpacePhotography | The Times of India